Leroy Knifley Obituary
Leroy Knifley of Campbellsville, son of the late Gilbert Knifley and Cecil Bryant Knifley, was born October 6, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:39 P.M., Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church. Leroy loved his Lord and family.
He enjoyed working and worked every day as a farmer. Leroy was successful with everything he did.
Leroy united in marriage to Mae Sublett February 18, 1953 and she preceded him in death March 21, 2022.
He is survived by two sons: Eugene Knifley and wife, Delaine and Kenneth Knifley of Campbellsville; one grandson, Lyle Knifley and wife, Amy of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Aleah Knifley, Lance Knifley and Aubreigh Knifley; two brothers and one sister: Bobby Knifley and wife, Sue Ellen and Lowell Knifley and wife, Shirley of Campbellsville and Carol McKinley of Danville; one sister-in-law, Monnie Knifley of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: James H. “Jimmie” Knifley and Russell Knifley in infancy.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul. Patton
BURIAL: Cane Valley Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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